Thread: Official: OS v6.0.0.706 For BlackBerry Torch 9800 From Vodafone New Zealand

We saw OS 6.0.0.706 drop for the 9700 recently, and today it has officially released from Vodafone New Zealand for the BlackBerry Torch 9800. Get out the USB cord and get updated because this release has received some great feedback from the BB community. Be sure to leave us a comment below on how it works for you!

• Download OS 6.0.0.706 for BlackBerry Torch 9800 from Vodafone New Zealand
  
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mine fone is FAST... All apps open in a split sec best update ever.... even better than the max hybrid i had...

Originally Posted by herbert yu

mine fone is FAST... All apps open in a split sec best update ever.... even better than the max hybrid i had...

Awesome, good to hear. I guess it's also been a good update for the 9700 as well.

the new software (706) has a help section on setting up uma . there dosnt seem to be an option to turn it on saying it is carrier dependent . would this be included with the service book or some way else

I was having a hell of a time getting the OS to download to my Torch. After a lot of searching, I found out why.
For some reason, this release from New Zealand has a second vendor.xml file that is loaded in a hidden file. You need to go to: C:\Users\***\AppData\Roaming\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\Loader XML.

I located the file by doing a search for Loader xml, including searching hidden files. I use WinXP, and when my search located the loader file, I just right clicked the file and deleted it.

The download then went without any issues.

Hope this helps with your download.

The first improvement I noticed is signal strength has improved 10 fold. I was getting Edge and now I'm getting 3G. Might just be the best improvement for me where I live.

Thanks for that info ghostryder that second vendor file was killing it for me too...but am all good now thanks to you

Originally Posted by fortis

Thanks for that info ghostryder that second vendor file was killing it for me too...but am all good now thanks to you

Fantastic. Glad that I could help.
Have you noticed the connection upgrade with this OS yet?

Very good so far.. Battery lasting longer to I didn't get any problem with d vendor X cause I figure its best to shrink the OS then install it on your phone .